When I was just about your age

My mother taught me lots

She showed my how to clean a floor

And how to scour pots

She taught me one thing more

A word that men abhor

Never say no to a man

Simply avoid saying yes to him

That leaves the ultimate guess to him

Darling don't ever say no

Men find the negative rough

Give an affirmative grin to him

You needn't really give in to him

Don't use the positive no

No is a mean monosyllable

Fit for a horse

A dog or a cow or a cat

A nod and a smile would

Cut the divorce

Statistics by just about half

Maybe perhaps if I can

These are some words

That will do as well

Darling he's sure to

Love you as well

Never say no to a man

Yes is a lovely expression

Not meant for the birds

But people who may become dear

If I hadn't learned the usage of words

My baby you wouldn't be here

Say something nice if you can

Don't put a definite end to him

Man is your friend

Be a friend to him

Never say no to a man